Fred-Matua-Obituary

Fred Matua

Obituary

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Fred Matua, the former Southern California lineman who started at guard on the Trojans' 2003 and 2004 national championship teams, died Sunday. He was 28.

The school said Sunday that Matua died of a heart-related issue at White Memorial Medical Center.

Matua left USC after his junior season to enter the 2006 NFL draft. He was selected in the seventh round by Detroit and played that season for Cleveland. He also spent time on practice squads with Tennessee and Washington and played in the United Football League.

In high school, he was a two-way player at Banning in Wilmington, Calif.

Matua is survived by 4-year-old daughter Tiamoni.


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Rest In Love. Another young one gone to soon, another Angel in Heaven. My condolences to his Daughter and Family

So sorry for your loss. I too have loss so family members in death at the peak of there life. But i know that i will have a chance to see him in the dear future you will too if you meditate on the scriptures and you ask God for more knowledge about him and his ways.

condolences to the
family for your loss. May the
loving arms of the God of all
comfort embrace you today and for
all days, forever.
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Sentido pésame a las
de la familia por su pérdida. Que
el brazos amorosos de Dios de toda
consolar a abrazarte hoy y para
todos los días, para siempre.
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May the peace of God that excels
all thought comfort you as you look
to our Heavenly Father for...

I loved Fred.. He was my student ... He had such a great sense of humor. Real to the core. I absolutely adored him. I cannot believe he has passed at such a young age- my heart absolutely broke when I heard the news. God bless you Fred, for all the joy you brought to me and those around you. It was a blessing to know you. My deepest condolences to the family and friends who loved him.

My condolences to the family, friends and USC football. He was amazing on the field and he will be missed. You are now HOME Fred.

My prayer and though go out to Matua. Now he is rest in peace now.

Amazing person, always made everyone laugh and smile. Good hearted person. Everyone has a special memory of you, you accomplished so much, and we are all proud of you.
To the Matua family: "It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles


Rest in peace Fred you would be greatly missed

Big Fred was one of the most kind hearted friendliest guys I knew. He was an inspiration for so many of us and made the community and everyone who knew him proud. In the 12+ years I knew him he never changed. I know God has a special place for him in heaven. To the Matua family, may the lord grant you peace during this hard time. God bless you all.

Fred,
See you in the next life buddy!